Penn State University (PSU)

Online Master of Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Pennsylvania
Cost
OOS/Online: $1,037/cr (2025-26) | $1,048/cr (2026-27); same for all students (official Penn State World Campus program page)
Degree
MEng
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE/GMAT scores are not required and will not be reviewed)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 60
Starts Per Year
3 (Fall: July 1 deadline; Spring: Nov 1 deadline; Summer: Apr 1, 2027)
Months to Complete
24
Next Start Date
August 24, 2026 (apply by July 1)
#4 (tie)Ranked Online Master of Engineering Management

About the program

Penn State University (PSU) offers the Master of Engineering Management for engineers, technologists, and technical professionals who want to pair engineering expertise with management, leadership, and project execution skills. The program is listed as 100% online (cohort-based, 7-week terms) and the curriculum is listed as 33 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Quality Management Across Product Lifecycle (9cr) and an ENGMT 539 Engineering Management Strategy (3-credit capstone spanning full semester) requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online (cohort-based, 7-week terms)
  • Credits: 33
  • Duration: Typically 2–3 years
  • Cost: $34,221

Program Highlights

#4 Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs (U.S. News 2026). Cohort-based. 3 stackable graduate certificates (each covers part of degree — no additional coursework or fees). Graduate Minor in Engineering Leadership & Innovation Management (ELIM) available. All World Campus students pay same rate regardless of residency.

The Online Experience

Cohort-based learning model. All classes recorded and archived. 97% of students employed when enrolled. Same faculty as on-campus programs. Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours33
Capstone RequirementENGMT 539 Engineering Management Strategy (3-credit capstone spanning full semester)
Delivery Format100% Online (cohort-based, 7-week terms)
Max Duration to CompleteTypically 2–3 years
Term TypeSemester (7-week sub-terms)

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$1,037 (2025-26) | $1,048 (2026-27) per credit (from official Penn State World Campus program page tuition table)
Per Credit Hour
33
Total Credits
$34,221
Total Program Cost

Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.

Why Choose Penn State University (PSU)?

Top-Ranked Program

4 (tie) ranked Online Engineering Management program according to U.S. News & World Report.

100% Online

Complete your degree online with flexible scheduling built for working professionals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.

Career Advancement

Gain the skills to advance into leadership roles across engineering and technical management.

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